This is a new size of wraps that I am introducing, which can be bought on my Folksy page. This versatile wrap is made from white cotton ticking fabric with a black and white spotted cotton lining. It is decorated with a black stitched border and fastened with decorative gold plated hatpin which can be removed, prior to washing. This wrap will slip neatly over a half tin can which can then be filled anything from dried flowers to loose odds and ends, or a half size glass jar (such as one used for pesto or salsa), or a small flower pot and matching saucer for plants. This new wrap measures 7.5 cm high and can be hand washed and ironed on a high setting.

Tuesday, 5 January 2010

Hello and welcome to my first blog! I will be updating it as and when, with my thoughts, ideas and inspirations, so please drop by from time to time. In the meantime, I will be shortly launching my new website: www.thecottonpotter.com, please check it out for examples of my work.

The Cotton Potter

My name is Emma Verner and I work from home in my workshop. Having studied for a Bachelor of Arts degree in Ceramic Design, I continue to create pieces that are both functional and stylish. I am intrigued by the use of unconventional materials to construct interesting objects and find myself being increasingly drawn to working with textiles. I now combine my interest in ceramics and textiles to produce a range of cotton slip and wrap covers for disguising used everyday containers such as tin cans, jam jars, bottle and flower pots.